The organizers of NEM Zagreb 2024, a TV industry event focused on the creation of TV series and films, have unveiled the first glimpse of the upcoming three-day gathering, set to take place for the fourth time at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel from December 10 to 12.

The focal point of the event is the NEM Awards, which honor the best content from CEE. Over the past few months, organizers have received more than 260 applications across award categories:

Best Pre-development Project Award powered by HAVC: 159 projects applied
The Council of Europe Series Co-production Development Award: 68 projects applied
Best Finished TV Series in the CEE Award: 37 projects applied

Award-winning composer John Altman will hold a keynote masterclass, sharing his remarkable, decades-long experience in the TV industry. He has composed, arranged, and orchestrated music for over 50 films, including Titanic (period music), Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Léon: The Professional, and James Bond films GoldenEye and No Time to Die, for which he arranged and conducted music at the request of Hans Zimmer. Among his accolades are an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award.

Some of the prominent speakers who will share their perspectives during the 2024 event are: Bartosz Witak, General Manager, CEE Region, BBC Studios; Dariusz Jablonski, Founder, CEO, Producer, Director, Apple Film Production; Natalija Gorščak, Acting President of the Management Board, RTV Slovenia; Steve Matthews, Content Executive, Banijay; Emmanuel Eckert, Deputy Acquisitions Director, Mediawan; Rahela Štefanović, Editor in Chief, HRT, Alex Traila, Program Manager, Pilot Program for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe, Dariusz Jablonski, Founder, CEO, Producer, Director, Apple Film Production, Tibor Forizs, Programming, Content Acquisitions & Distribution and Co-Production Professional in Central and Eastern Europe, National Film Institute Hungary

During various panel discussions, top industry executives will provide a deep dive into emerging trends and creative concepts:

Alliances: Join Forces for a Stronger Future: Panelists will discuss Western trends influencing the East and strategic partnership plans crucial for Europe's television industry.
From Concept to Capital: How can networking help screenwriters and producers attract and secure investments? This panel will cover all aspects of building and leveraging industry relationships.

State of Play in the CEE vs. High-Production Countries: This panel will explore how low-production countries in the CEE can effectively leverage their cultural backgrounds for success.

The Secrets of Music in Films and TV Series: Why We Cry, Cheer, and Remember: How do iconic soundtracks and scores become integral to a film or TV series' identity, leaving audiences humming long after the credits roll?

NEM Zagreb 2024 is supported by various influential European and local companies such as Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), Hrvatsko društvo nezavisnih producenata (HNDP) and Films Studio.

NEM Zagreb 2024 is co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe MEDIA sub-program. More information is available on the official NEM Zagreb 2024 website.